Payroll, W2 and 1099 Reporting Question and Answers

I would recommend using W2 software to complete your W2 forms. A nice W2 form software is W2 Mate. This software has the capabilities to print, and e-file W2 forms.

The IRS requires payers to issue 1099 MISC forms to their contractors. The most simple way to create 1099 Misc forms is to use 1099 tax software. A good 1099 form printing software should be capable of printing, preparing and filing 1099 forms.

Some websites still carry 2007 W2 Forms. You can look online for W2 Forms and/or W2 Forms printing software for the 2007 tax year.

W2 forms are to be filed with SSA. To file your w2’s for employees I would recommend using a W2 filing software which can accommodate paper filing or electronic filing.

If you own your own company and need to provide your employees with W2 forms the easist solution is to create then using a software such as W2 Mate. This software is simple and efficient and very affordable. For further information about W2 Mate software and to see other W2 supplies please visit www.realtaxtools.com

A 1096 form is a transmittal summary of the 1099 Copy A forms you that are being filed for a specific company. The IRS requires a 1096 form to be printed to a preprinted red ink laser form or electronically.

Your state revenue department provides a tax table you can use to manually figure payroll taxes. To save time and possible miscalculations I would suggest using automated payroll software. In my experience, Payroll Mate has been an easy to use and afforadable payroll software. You can learn more about this product by visiting. www.realtaxtools.com

If you would like to see a sample of a standard W2 Form please visit www.realtaxtools.com.  These forms are available for purchase on this site as well.

The easiest solution to print out W2 forms would be to use a software that can generate W2 forms for you.

In order to transfer files from one computer to another I recommend that you back up your data. Backup the company database, save it on a disc, cd or USB drive. Then restore it on the new computer.